The joy of flex – myenergi invites customers to join EV charging trial
myenergi is inviting owners of its iconic zappi electric vehicle (EV) charger to take part in one of the country’s largest ever energy flexibility trials. As the UK shifts towards an energy system that is more reliant on renewable generation, it will need more flexible capacity in order to respond to peaks and troughs in […]
99% of working electricians believe there are major risks with EV charging work
As the UK gears up to meet its electrical vehicle (EV) charging targets by 2030, and purchases of EVs soar, a lack of appropriate training and skills could be leading to thousands of unsafe installations of EV chargers in homes, streets and commercial locations – with potentially disastrous consequences. That’s according to City & Guilds, […]
CTEK offers free Skillbase training for UK installers
CTEK is offering a series of free training sessions for installers looking to specify and install electrical vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and network management solutions for their customers. The CC2 installer training is based around CTEK’s popular Chargestorm Connected 2 (CC2) EVSE. The sessions include a full overview of product features and benefits as well […]
NAPIT introduces new EVCP qualification to bridge skills gap and meet net zero targets
In response to an industry push to bridge the skills gap for electric vehicle charge point (EVCP) installations and assist in meeting the Government’s net zero ambitions, NAPIT Training has launched a new EVCP course, Level 3 Award in the Design and Installation of Domestic and Small Commercial Electric Vehicle Charging Installations (City & Guilds […]
Mer tackles infrastructure problems to successfully scale EV charging across Durham
Mer has helped Durham County Council transform its EV charging infrastructure. The two-year partnership has resulted in 150 EV charge points (EVCPs) installed across the county and brought charging stations to many formerly unserved communities. In 2019, less than 50% of Durham County Council’s EV infrastructure was functioning. Many EV charge points had stopped working […]
Sevadis and Jumptech join forces to accelerate the roll-out of EV charging points
Sevadis has announced its partnership with software provider, Jumptech, to support the roll-out of the nation’s network of EV charging points. This partnership brings together two leading EV charging companies to provide electrical installers and contractors with an efficient and streamlined chargepoint installation process. The Jumptech platform will simplify the install process for Sevadis’ installers, […]
Millions of drivers can join the Octopus Electric Vehicles revolution
Octopus Electric Vehicles has launched an all-you-need EV package that provides drivers with their car, charger and energy tariff. The company has opened up its electric car offering to millions of new drivers in the UK and the US, where it is setting up a second country base. The new personal electric vehicle (EV) package […]
Fuuse partner with EV Comply to support installers
Fuuse have partnered with installation management app EV Comply to collectively champion the UK’s EV charging installer community. The new partnership sees the aligned brands working together to bring additional value and end-to-end support for EV installers. Fuuse has become a popular platform amongst installers experiencing rapid growth onto their installer partner program. EV Comply […]
Siemens invests in WiTricity to advance wireless charging for electric vehicles
Siemens has invested US$25 million and acquired a minority stake in US-based WiTricity, a wireless charging technology company. Siemens and WiTricity will work together to drive innovation in the emerging market for wireless EV charging. This market is expected to reach US$2 billion by 2028 in Europe and North America alone, according to Siemens’ calculations. […]
New ‘Powerlimit’ tech unlocks the potential of Vehicle-to-Grid
Octopus Electric Vehicles, alongside UK Power Networks and G99 Professional Services, has announced the integration of a UK-first device that unlocks the power of Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology and allows for more renewable energy to be connected to the grid. The new device called ‘Powerlimit’, allows V2G technology to work alongside domestic solar or batteries. It […]